Drainage Design Engineer

Company: Strata Construction Consulting
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Location: Cheltenham
Job Description:

Drainage Engineer – Flexible / Part-Time (15–20 Hours per Week) UK-Based | Remote / Hybrid Options

Planning deadlines don’t slow down — and neither should your technical delivery.

We are working with a number of engineering design consultancies who require additional Drainage Engineering support on a flexible basis.

This is ideal for an experienced engineer looking to provide technical input without committing to a full-time position.

The Opportunity

You will support live residential and mixed-use schemes at planning and technical stage, helping teams manage workload peaks and maintain programme momentum.

Key Responsibilities

  • Flood Risk Assessments (FRA)
  • Residential drainage design (surface & foul)
  • Section 278/S38 works experience
  • Planning & technical stage packages
  • Liaison with local authorities, LLFAs and statutory undertakers

About You

  • Proven experience in residential drainage design
  • Strong understanding of UK planning and adoption processes
  • Comfortable working independently and managing deliverables
  • Experience with relevant software (e.g. Civil 3D, MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage or similar)

What’s on Offer

  • 15–20 hours per week
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Project-based / consultancy-style engagement
  • Opportunity to support a variety of live residential schemes

This role is well suited to freelance consultants, engineers seeking additional project work, or those wanting greater flexibility in their working week.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

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Posted: February 21st, 2026